A total of Rs 33.45 billion has been sanctioned to Himachal Pradesh for the construction of 43 bridges and 3,123 km of rural roads under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)-III. The expenditure incurred […]
Adani Power Limited has secured a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) to supply 1,500 MW of thermal power for a period of 25 years at a levellised tariff of […]
On May 6, 2025, the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Rhenus Group to start barge operations in India. As part of the agreement, Rhenus Logistics India Private […]
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has rolled out a comprehensive set of security regulations for satellite communication (satcom) service providers, aimed at ensuring lawful interception and safeguarding national data. The rules strictly prohibit linking user […]
With a career spanning over two decades, Dr Umakanta Panda has been actively involved in the Indian power sector. At present, Dr Panda serves as secretary at the Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC), playing […]
Gouranga Sen is group head of economic and policy analysis at Vedanta Limited. He has over 20 years of experience in research and analysis in the metal and mining industry, covering a diverse range of […]
Mohammad Abu Asif is chief executive officer (CEO) at Giriraj Civil Developers Limited. He is a World Bank-certified public-private partnership (PPP) procurement professional with nearly 30 years of experience in the construction industry. He has […]
Dr Praveer Pankaj is director at the Geological Survey of India (GSI) and is currently posted at the Director General Camp Office (DGCO) in New Delhi. He has nearly two decades of experience in the […]
India’s irrigation sector has experienced substantial growth and modernisation in recent years, driven by strategic government interventions and a strong policy focus on water efficiency and sustainability. According to the recent Economic Survey 2024-25, the […]
By Shashi Kant Singh, Partner, Agriculture, PwC India India inhabits 18 per cent of the world’s population but has only 4 per cent of the global water resources (World Bank Group). Around 89 per cent […]
The irrigation sector plays a pivotal role in India’s agricultural landscape, enabling food security, enhancing climate resilience and stabilising farm incomes. Strengthening the sector by constructing adequate infrastructure, modernising irrigation systems and ensuring sustainable water […]
The uncertainty of weather patterns in India has been increasing due to climate change. As a result, rain-fed agriculture has become more vulnerable to low output and huge harvest losses in times of inadequate rainfall. […]
India’s maritime landscape has witnessed significant transformation over the past decade. The sector is adopting advanced technologies and sustainable practices to enhance port operations. It has also strengthened its global supply chain. Further, the Ministry […]
Over the past three decades, Indian customs has undergone a remarkable transformation from a paper-driven, manual system to a technology-led, digitally empowered trade facilitator. In line with India’s vision of becoming a global trade hub […]
Despite the uncertainties triggered by the tariff war and the slowdown during the pandemic, India’s port sector promises to go from strength to strength. The maritime landscape is driven by policy ambitions, clearly articulated in […]
Based on the purpose for which it is undertaken, dredging processes mainly include maintenance dredging and capital dredging. Maintenance dredging is carried out to tackle the accumulation of debris in waterbodies over time. This is […]
India’s port sector is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by rapid digitalisation, sustainable initiatives, infrastructure development and enhanced productivity. With the Maritime India Vision 2030 and the Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, the government aims to […]
India’s ports play a critical role in the global supply chain and are central to the country’s broader vision of enhancing its infrastructure. In recent times, sustainability has assumed greater importance, with plans to ultimately […]
The Indian maritime sector plays a critical role in its expanding trade economy. As the country advances its position as a global economic player, it becomes imperative to align port operations with customers’ evolving needs […]
As India progresses towards its ambition of becoming a $5 trillion economy, the ports and shipping sector has emerged as a key pillar of support. The sector is undergoing a sea change driven by the […]
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